NEW ACADEMIC CENTER. The recently opened 19,000 square foot John Lyons Center is an innovative, technologically advanced academic learning center. The John Lyons Center hosts classes and supports student learning from majors and programs across campus, and serves as the home of the Management Division faculty.

NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. In 2017 New England College broke ground on The Rosamond Page Putnam Center for the Performing Arts, a 350-seat, multi-level performance center designed for all types of theatre performances, music, dance, guest speakers, political town hall meetings, and more!

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID. Significant academic scholarships and financial aid packages are available to transfer students to help make your NEC experience affordable!

Transfer Students Belong Here. Apply Today!

Finding the right college is about fit – and it doesn’t always happen the first time around. New England College is small, supportive academic community dedicated to your success. And since our founding in 1946, we’ve welcomed transfer students with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Transfer students can apply for either the Fall or Spring semester. With our rolling admission process, you will receive an admission decision and preliminary credit evaluation within two weeks of your file being complete.

Community College students can apply through our CC2NEC program. Learn more.

Please contact our Transfer Coordinator at 603.428.2223 for further information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many credits can be transferred in? Students may transfer a maximum of 90 credits. Please visit the Transfer Credit Evaluation page for more information.

How do transfer students register for classes? Our Pathways Center staff assists students in selecting classes based on transfer credit evaluation and student goals

Do transfer students have an academic advisor? Yes! All students are assigned an academic advisor (based on your major) to support your academic success, as well as a faculty advisor from your major.

Where do transfer students live? Transfer students are granted upperclassmen privileges for residence hall options that include doubles, suites, or small houses (typically single rooms in the small houses). Incoming students with 60 or more transfer credits may live off campus.

May transfer students play sports? Yes! Eligibility is based on NCAA standards and determined by the coach. Learn more about athletics at NEC and contact our coaches here.

Who do I contact if I have other questions? Please call the Office of Admission at 603.428.2223 to connect with one of our counselors.

Transfer Credit Evaluation Process

We understand the complexity and importance of the transfer process and work to make the transition as seamless as possible. All courses completed at an accredited post-secondary institution with a grade “C-“or higher are considered transferable to New England College. Exceptions may be made for students who have completed an Associate Degree, allowing up to 16 credits of grades recorded as a “D” to be transferred. For more detailed information, please review our Transfer Policy